merozoite

mer·o·zo·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-uh-zoh-ahyt]
- /ˌmɛr əˈzoʊ aɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mer-uh-zoh-ahyt]
- /ˌmɛr əˈzoʊ aɪt/

Definitions of merozoite word

noun merozoite (in the asexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) a cell developed from a schizont that parasitizes a red blood cell in the host. 1
noun merozoite (biology) A protozoan cell, produced by a sporozoan by merogony, that may become either a meront or a gamont. 1
noun merozoite any of the cells formed by fission of a schizont during the life cycle of sporozoan protozoans, such as the malaria parasite 0
noun merozoite any of various cells produced by multiple fission in the asexual stage of certain protozoans, as the malaria parasite 0

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Origin of merozoite

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; mero- + zo- + -ite1

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merozoite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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